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How to describe a character for children

Welcome children's authors and writers. One of the most important tasks you face as you begin writing a novel for kids (or any other "story") is to define and describe each of your main characters, as well as many supporting characters. The strength of your story rests on the strength of your characters, and how well children will relate to them and visualize them. Children do not always look for the same things as adults, and the character, being often children, need different descriptors than adult characters do. Your story will be only as compelling to your young readers as the characters you develop for them. If you hire a ghost writer, she will put the words down - but even then it helps if you have a strong idea for each character. But where should you start?

Describing your characters the easy way

Fortunately for you, we have put together a "cheat sheet" that you can use to help organize your thoughts and ideas. This will be the ideal tool for anyone...

Writing a book proposal.

Hiring a ghostwriter to do the actual writing, but wants to make sure the story is his own.

On a budget, but needing a ghostwriter to do just the writing (you might not want to pay also for character development).